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Jean Fahy joined the group Capital District News 11 years, 4 months ago

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Raghu Edalur and jill are now friends 11 years, 4 months ago

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John posted an update 11 years, 4 months ago

@rhanuman

Raghu,

Once an item is in base the kids can pick it up an move it around. Also, once an item is in base the kids can “store” it on the table next to base as long as the items remain in view of the referee. Some teams have made Lego boxes to help keep things organized near base. The scoring condition for most objects is at the end…[Read more]

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- Raghu Edalur replied 11 years, 4 months ago
  
  Thanks John
- Raghu Edalur replied 11 years, 4 months ago
  
  Thanks John
Raghu Edalur posted an update 11 years, 4 months ago

I am a rokie coach and have a couple of questions about the missions.

1. The Mat display shows a few things in the base, such as a lady, a helmet, a water jug etc. Should they be in the base, and if so how does the robot occupy the base?,.
2. Once the robot carries certain things to the base, is it ok for the tem to pick them up, and load them…[Read more]

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- David C Sastry replied 11 years, 4 months ago
  
  Hi Raghu,
  
  Typically things in “base” an things that are considered in control of the team. Rule 21 – Stored Objects and Rule 28 – Storage and Workspace allow the teams to move things in and out of base and onto tables or in boxes, as long as they don’t have some kinds of affect on the autonomous operations of the robot. When the robot brings…[Read more]
- Raghu Edalur replied 11 years, 4 months ago
  
  Thanks David.
Phillip Alvelda posted an update in the group East Bay District News 11 years, 4 months ago

Hi all, anyone have a team interested in either helping organize, or even just attending a scrimmage in the East Bay the first weekend in November?

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- Raghu Edalur replied 11 years, 4 months ago
  
  My Rookie team of 9 yr old kids, would be interested in attendign a scrimmage, just so we can learn what actual happens at the games.
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jill wrote a new post 11 years, 4 months ago

When you register as a new member, you should receive a confirmation email very quickly. If not, it may be that it was put into spam. We have now received reports from those with yahoo, gmail and other email […]

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jill wrote a new post 11 years, 4 months ago

We find a pretty direct correlation to girls’ interest and participation in FLL based on how the program is “pitched”. Note that these are generalities – not all strategies are relevant or work in all […]

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jill wrote a new post 11 years, 4 months ago

A common question we get from rookie coaches and parents is “What is a good set of goals for a rookie team?” It is hard to say one singular answer as it depends on several factors

Here are some of those […]

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jill wrote a new post 11 years, 4 months ago

Playing At Learning is a certifying organization for volunteering done
on behalf of our programs and if you have tracked hours, let
me (jillw @ playingatlearning.org) know! If you are eligible, we
would […]

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jill created the group Advice Column 11 years, 4 months ago

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jill wrote a new post 11 years, 4 months ago

A few coaches have asked about getting replacement parts for string and other items in the field setup kit.

1. If you are truly missing pieces, contact LEGO Education (fllhelp@pitsco.com)
2. You can purchase […]

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John posted an update in the group Silicon Valley District News 11 years, 4 months ago

EV3 Ball Bearing Castors – $5

The new EV3 sets introduced a new part Lego robotics, a ball-bearing castor.

This castor rolls has less drag than a skid and doesn’t introduce the directional error of the traditional castor wheel. The EV3 set only comes with one, but my team needed a few more. So I engaged in some international commerce and got…[Read more]

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- rsv4444 replied 11 years, 4 months ago
  
  Hi John,
  I’m interested in the ball bearing castor — can you ship? I’m in Berkeley area. I’ll be in interested in 4. This includes the metal ball and housing right? Text me at 510-316-2038. I can pay by paypal or other means.
  Thanks — Rene
John added the event 3rd Annual Scrimmage at Almaden Country School 11 years, 4 months ago

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David C Sastry posted an update in the group Sacramento area 11 years, 5 months ago

Hi, just joined and testing with inconsequential posts of random gibberish.

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Ravi replied 2 years, 6 months ago

Are there any FLL Challenge team in Milpitas / Fremont area ? My son who is lego enthusiast and had taken summer camp for this years game is looking forward to join some team and make active contribution. We are open to joining or forming with some one FLL Challenge team for 4th grader.

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